Research Project (Great Architect/Designer)

Choose one of the following architects and create a presentation on who they are, what they designed and why their creations are important in the field of architecture. Last names have been given to create a bigger challenge for you. First come first served.

What your presentation requires: (you can use google sheets/powerpoint/prezzi)

• Full name of architect

• Picture of the architect

• Nationality of architect

• Education and training of architect

• Hallmark(s) of this architect (specific characteristics that set him/her apart from the rest; e.g. signature style or look)

• Miscellaneous: Include any other interesting facts about the architect, i.e. early childhood, other jobs, humorous stories, etc.

• A minimum of 8 pictures of his/her designs/drawings/concepts

• Additional facts

1. Gehry

2. Saarinen

3. Gaudi

4. Aalto

5. Raymond Loewy

6. Le Corbusier

7. Vieira

8. Pei

9. Hadid

10. Charles Eames

11. Khan

12. Foster

13. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

14. Dieter Rams

15. Wright

16. Utzon

17. Sullivan

18. Johnson

19. Freed

20. Select your own (below are sites to help you look for other architects)

Some resources to look at.

http://architecture.about.com/od/greatarchitects/

http://architecture.about.com/library/bl-masters.htm

http://architect.architecture.sk/

Biographical information and pictures

http://www.greatbuildings.com/architects.html

Bios are a bit thin but has great pictures of the architect’s work

http://www.vitruvio.ch/arc/masters/masters.php

Comprehensive list of the masters of architecture and their works but no bios. Links to other sites from here will net biographical information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_architects

Lists the names of most of the world’s famous architects through time